▰ Rita Hazel Potter Died June 04, … More Information |
Rita Hazel Potter, born January 25, 1921 went to be with her Lord and Savior June 4, 2015 in Michigan. Rita was 94.
Tags: #Detroit #Anna #Catholicism #French #Parrish #City #Roseville #Mount #David #Vernon #Sport #Rita #Donald #Sisters #Monroe #Ford #Elmer #Pacific #Public #Vandyke #East #Mother #Children #Rules #Holy #Perry #Ally #Gods #Wesley
Obituary: A celebration of a life well lived Rita Hazel Atkins was born in Detroit 1/25/1921 Her mother, Anna David was a French Canadian, immigrant {an illegal by today's standards} Her father, Lloyd Atkins, was a young man from Ohio, Methodist farm family, who moved to Detroit seeking employment. Staying at a boarding house on Bagley Ave and Second St. in Detroit he met Anna David,and shortly there after, embraced Catholicism and married this young French Canadian, in old St. Ann's Parrish in Detroit. This newly formed family moved to the City of St. Clair Shores, then Roseville, ending up in Mount Clemons Michigan. Rita was the youngest child of that marriage, having two older brothers David and Vernon and a dog named Sport. During Rita's early years she witnessed many tragedies. When she was eight years, old she watched the market crash of 1929, the ensuing bank failures and her fathers lost of his employment. Her youngest brother Donald, at the young age of 18 a handsome intelligent young man, starting out on his own passed away of pneumonia, at a rooming house in Detroit. At the young age of 19, Rita felt she had a calling to be a nun and a teacher and entered the convent with the IHM Sisters in Monroe Michigan. being told her life's work was going to be in the kitchen, not teaching she's decided perhaps being a Nun was not her calling and left shortly before her final vows. Her father in the prime of his life lost his eyesight from a cataract operation, and his ability to work. He lived another 25 years. Money was tight. The war effort was on, she was told they were hiring women, to do defense work at Ford Motor Car . 're working on the assembly line installing headlights onjeeps. As the story goes she was overwhelmed by the speed of the assembly line, started crying, a young handsome shop steward named Elmer Potter came over to see what the issue was, they went for coffee, the rest is history. married shortly thereafter, Rita became pregnant, and Elmer was drafted into the navy. She had her first child alone while her husband was on the other side of the world, fighting in the Pacific. Not knowing if he would ever return. When the war was over, they moved into Public housing at ten mile and Vandyke, later purchased a home in East Detroit. Rita was a good and faithful wife, Mother and meticulous housekeeper. Her Children were clean, and dinner was on the table every night. Rita's Rules were: mass on , no meat on , catechism was mandatory. She was a true believer in the Holy Spirit. Rita never questioned the Holy Spirit or the power of prayer but sometimes question the teachings of institutionalize religion using fear, and guilt to control the multitudes. As all mothers do, she worried a lot about her children from the day they're born to the day she died. As her family went through, marriages, divorces grandchildren and great grandchildren, she was always there. She loved big band music from the 40s; Perry Como, riding in convertible automobiles and visits from her lifelong friend and soul mate Ally Mae St. Pierre. The thing she loves most, her husband Elmer and her geat grandchildren, as they were a comforter to her. She understood they were the future. These great-grandchildren would accomplish what she was unable to do in her lifetime. In 1997, she lost the love of her life. She wanted to join him but God was not ready to take her, for another 18 years. Rita's legacy will live on through her children, her grandchildren and her beautiful and gifted great grandchildren, who will change the world. All of this has and will come to pass, from a woman who live a simple life, in a simpler time, who knew her place in the world and went about doing her and Gods work to the best of her abilities. I know she is looking down and smiling on us today. Paul Wesley Potter 6/10/2014 |
▰ Rita Hazel Potter Died June 04, … More Information |
Rita Hazel Potter, born January 25, 1921 entered eternal life June 4, 2015 in Clinton Township, Michigan. Rita was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Judi Vargo, Ann Nahigian |
▰ Richard Raymond Potter Died January 23, … More Information |
Richard Raymond Potter, 51, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2002 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Obituary published: January 24, 2002 in "Muskegon Chron" |
▰ Richard Lee "Dick" Potter Died June 24, … More Information |
Richard Lee "Dick" Potter, 64, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2012 in Hastings, Michigan. Obituary published: June 25, 2012 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Richard A Potter Died September 14, … More Information |
Richard A Potter, of Davison, Michigan, entered Heaven's gates on September 14, 2009. Richard was 58. Obituary published: September 15, 2009 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Richard Allen Potter, Sr Died January 16, … More Information |
Richard Allen Potter, Sr , born March 8, 1956 died on January 16, 2016 in Owosso, Michigan. Richard was 59.
Tags: #Lorraine
Obituary: Richard was born on 8, 1956 and passed away on , 16, 2016. Richard was a resident of Owosso, Michigan at the time of passing. Richard was married to Lorraine. |
▰ Richard Dale Potter Died May 04, … More Information | Richard Dale Potter, born October 23, 1985 passed from this life on May 4, 2015 in Farmington, Michigan. Richard was 29. |
▰ Rex W Potter Died January 06, … More Information |
Rex W Potter, 76, of Noscow, Michigan, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 6, 1999. Obituary published: January 07, 1999 in "Morning S" |
▰ Randy Ray Potter Died September 16, … More Information |
Randy Ray Potter, born August 10, 1956 entered Heaven's gates on September 16, 2014 in Jonesville, Michigan. Randy was 58.
Tags: #Arlene
Obituary: Randy was born on 10, 1956 and passed away on , 16, 2014. Randy was a resident of Jonesville, Michigan at the time of passing. Randy was married to Arlene. |
▰ Ralph B Potter Died February 14, … More Information |
Ralph B Potter, age 88 of Rochester Hills, Michigan, passed away peacefully February 14, 2009. Obituary published: February 15, 2009 in "Oakland Press" |
▰ R N Potter Died May 25, … More Information |
R N Potter, 90, of Flint, Michigan departed this life May 25, 2000. Obituary published: May 26, 2000 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Phyllis Ann (Jefferson) Potter Died December 18, … More Information |
Phyllis Ann (Jefferson) Potter, age 52 of Sherwood, Michigan, gained her wings on December 18, 1998. Obituary published: December 19, 1998 in "Battle Creek E" |
▰ Pearl (Zoodsma) Potter Died October 10, … More Information |
Pearl (Zoodsma) Potter, age 85 of Wyoming, Michigan, entered eternal life October 10, 2002. Obituary published: October 11, 2002 in "GR Press" |
▰ Pauline (Speas) Potter Died February 05, … More Information |
Pauline (Speas) Potter, of Michigan, born in Whiteland, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2001. Pauline was 85. Obituary published: February 06, 2001 in "Muskegon Chron" |
▰ Paul J Potter Died October 04, … More Information |
Paul J Potter, of Walled Lake, Michigan, passed from this life on October 4, 2007. Paul was 70. Obituary published: October 05, 2007 in "Oakland Press" |
▰ Paul Potter Died August 05, … More Information |
Paul Potter, born December 14, 1943 departed this life Sunday August 5, 2018 in Grandville, Michigan. Paul was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Tom Brown, Mick Lusero, Carol Conant, Jeff And Nancy Miller, Art Wilson Chef, Karen Gagnon |
▰ Patti J (Byres) Potter Died December 23, … More Information |
Patti J (Byres) Potter, of Michigan, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she December 23, 1999. Patti was 52. Obituary published: December 24, 1999 in "Detroit News" |
▰ Patricia Jean (Garvey) Potter Died June 11, … More Information |
Patricia Jean (Garvey) Potter, age 86 of Flint, Michigan, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 11, 2010. Obituary published: June 12, 2010 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Ora W Jr Potter Died September 18, … More Information |
Ora W Jr Potter, age 68 of Coldwater, Michigan, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home September 18, 1996. Obituary published: September 19, 1996 in "Hillsdale D-N" |
▰ Olive M (Hosko) Potter Died September 29, … More Information |
Olive M (Hosko) Potter, age 77 of Fort Gratiot Twp, Michigan, passed away peacefully September 29, 1999. Obituary published: September 30, 1999 in "Port Huron T-H" |
▰ Norma (Loucks) Potter Died July 12, … More Information |
Norma (Loucks) Potter, age 73 of Michigan, born in Pennsylvania, entered Heaven's gates on July 12, 2005. Obituary published: July 13, 2005 in "Nanty Glo-J (PA)" |
▰ Norma Potter Died July 09, … More Information |
Norma Potter, age 73 of Michigan, born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 9, 2005. Obituary published: July 10, 2005 in "Macomb D" |
▰ Natalie Marie (Zannoth) Potter Died July 17, … More Information |
Natalie Marie (Zannoth) Potter, of Waterford, Michigan, went into the presence of the Lord on July 17, 2007. Natalie was 86. Obituary published: July 18, 2007 in "Oakland Press" |
▰ Nancy P (Mckenzie) Potter Died March 24, … More Information |
Nancy P (Mckenzie) Potter, 72, of Pontiac, Michigan departed this life March 24, 2008. Obituary published: March 25, 2008 in "Oakland Press" |
▰ Mrs Shirley Ann Potter Died December 22, … More Information |
Mrs Shirley Ann Potter, born May 26, 1928 departed this life Sunday December 22, 2015 in Muskegon, Michigan. Mrs was 87.
Tags: #Muskegon #Michigan #Robert
Obituary: Mrs. Potter was born on May 26, 1928 and passed away on , 22, 2015. Mrs. Potter was a resident of Muskegon, Michigan at the time of passing. Mrs. Potter was married to Robert. |
▰ Mrs Cynthia L Potter Died July 06, … More Information |
Mrs Cynthia L Potter passed away July 6, 2015 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Tags: #Grand #Michigan
Obituary: Mrs. Potter passed away on , 6, 2015. Mrs. Potter was a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan at the time of passing. |
▰ Mrs Virginia Rose Potter Died June 06, … More Information |
Mrs Virginia Rose Potter, born September 13, 1931 passed from this world into the next June 6, 2015 in Holland, Michigan. Mrs was 83.
Tags: #Holland #Michigan
Obituary: Mrs. Potter was born on 13, 1931 and passed away on , 6, 2015. Mrs. Potter was a resident of Holland, Michigan at the time of passing. |
▰ Mr Herman Jay Potter Died April 19, … More Information |
Mr Herman Jay Potter, born July 29, 1939 died on April 19, 2015 in Dorr, Michigan. Mr was 75.
Tags: #Florence #Roger #Sessions #Potter #Jenna #Trevor #Tyler #Alex #Christine #Vander #Wilma #Robert #Jack #Mary #Kubiak- #Street #Dorr #Service #Moline #Reformed #Chappell #John #James #Herman #Faith #School
Obituary: Herman Jay Potter, age 75 went to be with his Lord, , 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Susie Potter; brother Arthur (Savannah) Potter; sisters Henrietta Zerfas, Betty Brondyke, Gertrude Kroll; brother-in-laws Robert DeJong, Donald (Julia) Westendorp. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years Florence Potter; children Roger (Melody Sessions) Potter, Dan (Amy) Potter; grandchildren Jenna Potter, Trevor Potter, Tyler Potter and Alex Potter; sisters Christine (Marv) Vander Bee, Wilma Dingess, brother-in-laws Robert Kroll, Jack Brondyke, sister-in-law Mary DeJong; many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be held from 2 – 4PM and 7 – 9PM, , 22, 2015 at Kubiak-Cook at 4330 18th Street, Dorr. MI. Service will be held at 11AM 23, 2015 with visitation one hour prior at Moline Christian Reformed Church - 4341 Chappell Ave, Moline, MI. Pastors John Ouwinga and James DeZeeuw will be officiating. Interment will be at Dorr . In honor of Herman, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice or Moline Christian School. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.KubiakCook.com. |
▰ Mr Marvin L Potter Died February 11, … More Information |
Mr Marvin L Potter, born November 19, 1935 went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2015 in Wayland, Michigan. Mr was 79.
Tags: #Byron #Norma #Wyoming #Grand #Wayland #Reformed #Florida #Dennis #Roxanne #Greg #Vicky #Gale #Gladys #Barb #Postma #Potter #Ernest #Wayne #Kubiak- #Services #Street #East #Pastor #Zandstra #Building #Faith #Woods
Obituary: Marvin Potter, age 79 of Wayland, went peacefully to meet his Lord on , 11, 2015 at Trillium Woods. Marv was born on 19, 1935 in Grand Rapids, son of the late Alfred and Betty Potter. He was raised in the Byron area. On 9, 1956, he married Norma Middlebush. resided in Wyoming until 1969, when they settled in Byron to raise their family. Marv drove semi for 59 years working for several companies in the Grand Rapids area. Marv was a member of the Wayland Christian Reformed Church. He enjoyed camping, fishing, wintering in Florida and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marv is survived by his wife of 58 years Norma; his children: Dennis and Roxanne Potter, Greg and Vicky Potter, Gale Potter and Joe VanWagner; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; his brother and sisters: Gladys Austhof, Barb (Harold) Postma, Jim (Gail) Potter; his brothers and sisters-in-law and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers-in-laws and friends, Ernest Austhof and Wayne Ritz. Friends may visit with his family on , 15, 2015 from 2-5 PM, at the Kubiak-Cook Services, 312 N. Main Street, Wayland, along with one hour prior to the service at church. services will be , 16, 2015 at 11 AM at the Wayland Christian Reformed Church, 303 East Elm Street, Wayland, MI, with Pastor Jerry Zandstra officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wayland Christian Reformed Church Building Fund or Faith Hospice-Trillium Woods. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at www.kubiakcook.com. |
▰ Miriam E (Strouse) (White) Potter Died March 08, … More Information |
Miriam E (Strouse) (White) Potter, age 86 of Michigan, born in Ohio, passed from this life on March 8, 1997. Obituary published: March 09, 1997 in "Monroe E-N" |
▰ Mindy Marie Potter Died June 13, … More Information |
Mindy Marie Potter, age 24 of Riverview, Michigan, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 13, 2006. Obituary published: June 14, 2006 in "News Herald" |
▰ Mildred May (May) Potter Died August 09, … More Information |
Mildred May (May) Potter, age 71 of Michigan, born in McAndrews, Kentucky, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 9, 2007. Obituary published: August 10, 2007 in "Alpena News" |
▰ Michael W Potter Died February 06, … More Information |
Michael W Potter, age 46 of Detroit, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 1999. Obituary published: February 07, 1999 in "GR Press (MI)" |
▰ Michael M Potter Died September 04, … More Information |
Michael M Potter, of Holland, Michigan, went into the presence of the Lord on September 4, 2002. Michael was 78. Obituary published: September 05, 2002 in "GR Press" |
▰ Michael M Potter Died September 03, … More Information |
Michael M Potter died unexpectedly on September 3, 2002 at the age of 78 in Holland, Michigan. Obituary published: September 04, 2002 in "GR Press" |
▰ Michael Charles Potter Died April 17, … More Information |
Michael Charles Potter, age 17 of New Haven Twp, Michigan, died on April 17, 2006. Obituary published: April 18, 2006 in "Saginaw News" |
▰ Michael Charles Potter Died April 16, … More Information |
Michael Charles Potter, age 17 of New Haven Twp, Michigan, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 16, 2006. Obituary published: April 17, 2006 in "Saginaw News" |
▰ Michael C Potter Died April 15, … More Information |
Michael C Potter died unexpectedly on April 15, 2006 at the age of 17 in New Haven Twp, Michigan. Obituary published: April 16, 2006 in "Saginaw News" |
▰ Mia Nicole [Oliver] Potter Died November 06, … More Information |
Mia Nicole [Oliver] Potter, age 30 of Canton, Michigan, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 6, 2008. Obituary published: November 07, 2008 in "Alpena News" |
▰ Merle G Potter Died August 07, … More Information |
Merle G Potter, age 73 of Michigan, born in St Louis, Minnesota, entered Heaven's gates on August 7, 2006. Obituary published: August 08, 2006 in "Midland D-N" |
▰ Melvin Potter Died February 07, … More Information |
Melvin Potter, age 79 of Alpena, Michigan, passed from this world into the next February 7, 2008. Obituary published: February 08, 2008 in "Alpena News" |
▰ Maxine R (Mccready) Potter Died June 29, … More Information |
Maxine R (Mccready) Potter, 94 of Port Huron, Michigan, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, June 29, 2010. Obituary published: June 30, 2010 in "Marlette Leader" |
▰ Maurice "Morrie" Potter Died May 08, … More Information |
Maurice "Morrie" Potter, age 81 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, entered Heaven's gates on May 8, 2003. Obituary published: May 09, 2003 in "GR Press" |
▰ Matthew Potter Died March 23, … More Information | Matthew Potter, born February 19, 1984 passed away peacefully March 23, 2017 in Waterford, Michigan. Matthew was 33. |
▰ Mary K Potter Died May 27, … More Information |
Mary K Potter, age 61 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master May 27, 2001. Obituary published: May 28, 2001 in "Muskegon Chron" |
▰ Mary Ann (Mooney) Potter Died April 22, … More Information |
Mary Ann (Mooney) Potter, 61, of Kalamazoo, Michigan departed this life April 22, 2005. Obituary published: April 23, 2005 in "SturgisJournal" |
▰ Mary Potter Died August 22, … More Information |
Mary Potter, of Michigan, born in Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully August 22, 2006. Mary was 81. Obituary published: August 23, 2006 in "Flint Journal" |
▰ Mary Louise Potter Died June 26, … More Information | Mary Louise Potter, born December 29, 1928 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 26, 2016 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Mary was 87. |
▰ Mary Potter Died May 22, … More Information | Mary Potter, born September 24, 1953 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her May 22, 2016 in Howard City, Michigan. Mary was 62. |
▰ Mary Louise Potter Died December 19, … More Information |
Mary Louise Potter, born August 5, 1930 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 19, 2015 in Hillsdale, Michigan. Mary was 85.
Tags: #Lawrence
Obituary: Mary was born on 5, 1930 and passed away on , 19, 2015. Mary was a resident of Hillsdale, Michigan at the time of passing. Mary was married to Lawrence. |
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